The Senior Coordinator of the Versiti Blood Research Institute Biorepository is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the institutional biorepository. Develops, implements, maintains, and monitors policies and procedures for the biorepository, including quality, safety, and traceability of biospecimens and related data. Creates infrastructure where it is needed. Ensures compliance with federal, state, institutional, safety, and IRB policies and requirements. Reviews results of quality tests and initiates corrective action plans as needed. Maintains excellent public relations for all biorepository services, including establishing relationships with key stakeholders and collaborators. Provides guidance and mentorship for biorepository personnel and reviews technical operations...

Under the direction of the department leadership, performs CLIA regulated and clinical contract research testing. Interacts with customers, providing a high level of customer service to resolve customer concerns about sample acceptability and results. Trains and assesses competence of staff members. Has a level of quality, technical, and leadership competence that allows for completing work in a highly independent and efficient manner, handling complex technical issues and assists in performing final review of results, and preparation of complex test interpretations and reports. Provides on-site leadership and mentorship, daily work direction, work review, and training.

Under the direction of the department leader, assists the department through various clerical functions and special projects. The VBRI Shared Resources team is seeking a reliable Student Worker - Laboratory Assistant to support daily lab operations and housekeeping tasks. Responsibilities may include cleaning equipment such as centrifuges, managing digital data records, and maintaining lab cleanliness. The role also involves organizing supplies, tracking inventory, and assisting with overall lab organization. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable using computers, and able to follow safety protocols in a lab environment.

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor of Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, provides on-site leadership and mentorship, guidance on operational issues, daily work direction, work review, staff development, training, and staff scheduling. Assists management in providing leadership to the laboratory. Performs advanced laboratory testing on clinical and research specimens for the resolution of serologic problems and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs and interprets molecular testing on clinical and research specimens if applicable to the laboratory. Performs HLA duties as applicable to the laboratory. Perform blood product component preparation if applicable to the laboratory. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and...

Under direction of the Manager of Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, performs advanced immunohematology testing on clinical and research specimens for the resolution of serologic problems and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs and interprets molecular testing on clinical and research specimens if applicable to the laboratory. Perform blood product component preparation if applicable to the laboratory. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers.

Under the direction of the Manager of Transfusion Service, provides technical guidance to staff and customers of the Transfusion Service. Assists in quality activities, technical and equipment troubleshooting, and supports the development and maintenance of the transfusion service computer systems. Performs immunohematology testing on patient samples and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs component preparation as ordered by the provider to ensure the correct product is issued for transfusion. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers This position has developed and demonstrated a level of quality and technical competence that allows for completing work in a highly...

Exciting Faculty Opportunities in Immunology Research The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking outstanding immunologists to join its expanding research community. This recruitment is part of a major initiative to advance immunology research. We invite applications for independent investigator positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates should have expertise in areas such as autoimmunity, lymphocyte biology, innate immunity, or immune therapies. A competitive startup package is available. Strong applicants with a record of impactful research and extramural funding are encouraged to apply. About VBRI and its Immunology Research The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is a leader in blood-related research,...

Under the direction of the Director of Hematology Genetics, and in partnership with the hematology genetics team, the Associate Clinical Variant Scientist performs analysis of sequence variants and genetic alterations and evaluates primary scientific and medical literature and databases to support variant classification. Performs technical review of testing data, drafting a thorough and accurate interpretation of results.

Under direction of the Manager of Transfusion Service, follows all applicable SOPs, performs immunohematology testing on patient samples and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs component preparation as ordered by the provider to ensure the correct product is issued for transfusion. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers.

The Director of Shared Resources at the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of scientific discovery at one of the nation’s leading blood research institutes. This visionary leadership role will drive the transformation and strategic growth of VBRI’s core facilities, empowering a dynamic and expanding community of investigators. We are seeking an innovative and collaborative leader who is passionate about advancing research through cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and long-term sustainability. The Director will spearhead modernization efforts, foster cross-disciplinary partnerships including wet labs and bioinformatics, and ensure VBRI’s shared resources remain at the forefront of scientific innovation. This role...

Under the direction of the Principal Investigators (PIs) and CTRO Supervisor, is responsible for coordinating research trials from initiation to completion in compliance with regulations and requirements. Assists in the management of trial budgets and implements and oversees systems to manage the conduct of the clinical trials and the flow of information among stakeholders.

Under direct supervision by department leadership, performs CLIA regulated and clinical contract research testing. Interacts at a basic level with customers, providing a high level of customer service to resolve customer concerns about sample acceptability and results. Supports preparation of laboratory reagents and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment .

Transfusion Medicine Faculty Positions in Basic and/or Translational ResearchWe seek to grow our Transfusion Medicine, Vascular Biology and Cell Therapy Program by recruiting innovative investigators with research interests in transfusion medicine and related fields such as cell therapy, gene therapy, glycobiology, and vascular biology. Applicants at all academic ranks with Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degrees are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will develop or maintain independently funded basic and/or translational research programs. For physician-scientists, clinical transfusion medicine duties (up to 20% effort) may include blood bank oversight, transfusion consultations, therapeutic apheresis, and quality assurance activities. These positions provide attractive start-up...

Exciting Opportunity in Transfusion Medicine ResearchThe Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) and Medical Sciences Institute is seeking to recruit independent investigators at a level equivalent to Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Transfusion Medicine. Transfusion Medicine Faculty PositionsVBRI is seeking innovative transfusion medicine physicians with current or will develop an independently funded clinical and/or epidemiologic research program. A role within the NIH funded Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study (REDS) is anticipated. Candidates with expertise in transfusion medicine or blood banking are encouraged to apply. Transfusion Medicine clinical duties include overseeing blood bank at our partner hospitals, transfusion medicine consultations,...

Under direction of the Manager of Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, performs advanced immunohematology testing on clinical and research specimens for the resolution of serologic problems and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs and interprets molecular testing on clinical and research specimens if applicable to the laboratory. Perform blood product component preparation if applicable to the laboratory. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers.

Under direction of the Manager of Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, performs advanced immunohematology testing on clinical and research specimens for the resolution of serologic problems and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs and interprets molecular testing on clinical and research specimens if applicable to the laboratory. Perform blood product component preparation if applicable to the laboratory. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers.

Under direct supervision by department leadership, performs CLIA regulated and clinical contract research testing. Interacts at a basic level with customers, providing a high level of customer service to resolve customer concerns about sample acceptability and results. Supports preparation of laboratory reagents and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment .

Under the direction of a Principal Investigator, further develops and expands understanding of scientific theory in his/her area of interest. Incumbent also learns and applies scientific laboratory techniques and gains experience in other areas of research that will lead to increased probability of success as an independent scientist. This is a training position with an expected duration of 1 – 3 years.  The Sundd Lab is an NIH-funded lab that studies the role of inflammasome, nucleic acid sensing and interferon signaling in neutrophils and platelets in the pathophysiology of vaso-occlusion, lung injury and sterile inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease. The prospective candidate will have the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art techniques such as Multi-Photon-Excitation intravital...

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Histocompatibility, Versiti DL, is accountable for helping to provide leadership and guide direction of the Histocompatibility Laboratories across Versiti, with a focus on clinical care, diagnostic innovation, education, and operational excellence. Contributes to the development and successful execution of business and strategic initiatives; contributes to managing the people and financial resources; contributes to ongoing and sustainable improvement in the areas of compliance, customer/employee satisfaction, and process improvement. Provides assistance to the Senior Director of Histocompatibility, as requested.

We seek to enhance our research program in malignant hematopoiesis. Areas of interest include but are not limited to clonal hematopoiesis, leukemia, metabolism, computational approaches, lymphoma, and myeloid malignancies. Investigators at all academic ranks with a research program focused on malignant hematopoiesis are encouraged to apply. Physician-scientists and researchers with a focus on glycobiology are strongly encouraged to apply. These positions provide attractive start-up packages and outstanding opportunities for collaboration with basic, translational, and clinical investigators. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The VBRI is located on the same campus as the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert...